I thought I would share some modifications I made to the Ice Box. As you begin to cringe, they are really not mods as much as additions for ease of squaring and leveling the first layer. I decided to add these 2 devices because I am generally building with the kids and have realized the importance of the first layer. I hope they make it a breeze and I will not question my positions.
First keeping the "slip form" square to the guide pole. I used a 1/8th inch brass rod 36 inches long. I made 2 holes (1/8") in the Ice Box and 5 bends to the rod and have a simple light no nonsense squaring device. It moves up and down with the angles needed. It is of course only necessary for the first layer as the slip form has to just be square to the previous layer after the first.
Second is a "leveling devise" for the first layer, adjustable to both vertical angles required. The level I chose was available and this is why I chose it, of course only the horizontal level is used. I think this is pretty self explanatory with the pictures. Just move the red base to the other 2 hole in the side plate of the form and you are on to the other two igloo sizes. The thumb screws self tapped into both the red and the yellow plastic.
I will be posting some more pictures, of the 11 foot bar with a 9 foot bed room attached. We had a good party with 12 and a dog. The bar was hollowed out with bench seating on the walls of the "11" and a table in the center complete with cup holders.
